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Starlight Express
Wed 14 Jul - Sat 31 Jul 2027
Seen around the world by over 30 million people, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s STARLIGHT EXPRESS is now heading to Sunderland following a record-breaking revival in London.
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High St West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX, UK
Wed - Sat at 19:30
Wed, Thu and Sat at 14:30
Sun at 13:00 and 18:00
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An electrifying experience for all ages, feel the rush in this ‘jaw-dropping’ (Daily Telegraph) production as an incredible cast whizzes by performing some of musical theatre’s most beloved songs, including AC/DC, Make Up My Heart, Light at the End of the Tunnel and the iconic Starlight Express.
As a child’s train set magically comes to life and the engines race to become the fastest in the world, Rusty the steam train has little hope of winning until he is inspired by the legend of the ‘Starlight Express’.
Get your skates on and race to see it!
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Sunderland Empire
High St West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX, UK
Sunderland
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times
Bar - Pre-show & interval drinks and snacks
Private Hospitality - Spaces available to hire
Membership Benefits - 25% off pre-show drinks (30mins prior)
Vesta Tilley laid the foundation stone of what is now the Sunderland Empire on 29 September 1906 and took to the stage on 1 July 1907 to officially declare the theatre open. Masterminded by two of the contemporary heads of British theatre, Edward Moss and Oswald Stoll, the Sunderland Empire Theatre has undergone many changes since it opened but remains the North East’s premier entertainment venue.
Watch the trailer
High St West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX, UK
Wed - Sat at 19:30
Wed, Thu and Sat at 14:30
Sun at 13:00 and 18:00
Read more about our resale options
Join ATG+, the UK's biggest live entertainment membership to enjoy these benefits and much more across 35+ venues:
Priority booking and ringfenced seats
Exclusive member ticket savings and prices
Flexible tickets
Join today